By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 wing Ryan Crotty exploded at the first EYBL live session, earning Breakout MVP honors and picking up three offers in the process. The 6-foot-6 North Carolina native, who plays for Boo Williams AAU, averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in Atlanta two weekends ago. He is heralded for his sharpshooting ability and overall explosive … [Read more...] about Breakout junior Ryan Crotty sees recruitment heat up before third live period
Colleges
Top sophomore Brandon McCoy checks in ahead of NCAA contact period
By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon McCoy, the No. 1 player in the class of 2026, has remained focused on his game as the NCAA Contact period approaches, sparking a busy time for highly touted recruits. The 6-foot-5 point guard has taken the first two AAU live sessions by storm, averaging 16.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, playing up an age-group on the 17U circuit for … [Read more...] about Top sophomore Brandon McCoy checks in ahead of NCAA contact period
Basketball is in the blood of class of 2026 five-star Kaden House
By SAM LANCE INDIANAPOLIS — Ball is life is a common basketball saying, but for class of 2026 five-star Kaden House, it’s a reality. House — the 6-foot-3, 160-pound combo guard from Arizona Compass Prep and the Arizona Unity Nike EYBL AAU program — has deep family ties in basketball. He’s been surrounded by basketball his entire life. His father, Eddie House, is a … [Read more...] about Basketball is in the blood of class of 2026 five-star Kaden House
NOTES: Nike EYBL Session 3 from Indianapolis
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — Follow along as ZAGSBLOG.com brings you the notes from day one of Nike EYBL Session 3. Before the action began, we caught up with two players from Arizona Unity 17U, including the No. 1 player in 2026 Brandon McCoy and 2026 five-star Kaden House. Here is some of the rest of what we learned from Friday. Five-star Jasper … [Read more...] about NOTES: Nike EYBL Session 3 from Indianapolis
Cincinnati lands Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cincinnati on Friday landed a commitment from Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell. The 6-foot-8 Tampa, Fla. native was also linked to St. John’s and Arkansas, among others. He averaged 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds last season and helped Texas reach its second straight NCAA Tournament. Wes Miller’s team previously announced the signings of transfers Connor … [Read more...] about Cincinnati lands Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell